How much does PRP hair treatment cost at The London PRP Clinic?

£545 per session for our comprehensive PRP hair treatment, which includes Viviscal™ Professional supplements and organic hair oils. Most patients need 3-4 initial sessions. ExoRevive treatment is £445 per session.

Is PRP better than a hair transplant?

PRP is better for early-stage hair loss (Norwood 1-4) as it's non-surgical with no downtime and costs £545 vs £3,000-15,000 for transplants. Hair transplants are better for advanced hair loss (Norwood 5-7) but require surgery and 2 weeks recovery. Many patients use PRP to enhance transplant results.

What's the difference between PRP and ExoRevive?

PRP uses your blood's platelets containing 5-7 growth factors. ExoRevive uses lab-derived exosomes with 1,000+ growth factors, often showing faster results (6-8 weeks vs 3-4 months). ExoRevive costs £445 per session vs £545 for PRP with supplements.

Which London Underground station is closest to The London PRP Clinic?

Our Marylebone clinic is a 5-minute walk from Marylebone Station and 7 minutes from Baker Street Underground (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and Bakerloo lines). We're also 8 minutes from Edgware Road Station.

Non-Surgical Facelift Options

31 Aug

Written By Omar Elalfy

The term "non-surgical facelift" encompasses various treatments that lift, tighten, and rejuvenate without surgery. Understanding these options helps set realistic expectations about achievable results.

Thread Lifts

The Mechanism

Dissolvable PDO (polydioxanone) threads are inserted under the skin, providing immediate mechanical lift. Barbed threads anchor to tissue, pulling skin upward. Over time, threads stimulate collagen production, providing additional firming.

Suitable Candidates

Thread lifts work best for mild to moderate sagging in patients with good skin quality. They can lift jowls, define jawlines, and elevate brows. However, they cannot replicate surgical results in patients with significant laxity.

Limitations and Risks

Results typically last 12-18 months. Complications include thread migration, visibility, asymmetry, and infection. The lift achieved is subtle - typically 1-2cm - rather than dramatic. Some patients experience disappointment when results don't match surgical outcomes.

Energy-Based Devices

Ultrasound (Ultherapy)

Focused ultrasound delivers thermal energy to deep tissue layers, stimulating collagen production. The SMAS layer (targeted in surgical facelifts) can be reached non-invasively. Results develop gradually over 3-6 months.

Treatment can be uncomfortable despite anaesthetic cream. Results vary significantly - some patients see marked improvement, others minimal change. Optimal candidates have mild laxity and realistic expectations.

Radiofrequency

Devices like Thermage or Profound use radiofrequency energy to heat dermis and stimulate collagen. Some devices combine RF with microneedling for enhanced results. Multiple treatments are typically needed.

Results are gradual and subtle. These treatments maintain or mildly improve skin quality rather than providing dramatic lifting. They work well as preventative treatments or surgical adjuncts.

Injectable Lifts

Strategic Filler Placement

Volumising key areas can create lifting effects. Cheek augmentation lifts the mid-face. Temple filling elevates lateral brows. Chin and jawline enhancement improves lower face definition.

This approach requires significant product volumes and expertise. Results are immediate but require maintenance. Cost can approach that of surgery when multiple syringes are needed.

Botox Lifting Techniques

Strategic Botox placement can create subtle lifting. Treating the platysma reduces downward pull on the lower face. Relaxing the orbicularis oculi can slightly elevate brows. These effects are modest but can complement other treatments.

Combination Approaches

Optimal non-surgical lifting often combines modalities. Threads provide mechanical lift, energy devices stimulate collagen, and injectables restore volume. This comprehensive approach maximises results while maintaining natural appearance.

Treatment might involve threads for jowl lifting, filler for volume restoration, and radiofrequency for skin tightening. Staged over several sessions, this allows gradual, natural-looking improvement.

Managing Expectations

Non-surgical treatments cannot replicate surgical results. A facelift repositions tissue, removes excess skin, and tightens muscle - changes impossible without surgery. Non-surgical options improve appearance but within limitations.

The ideal candidate understands these limitations and seeks improvement rather than transformation. Those with significant sagging, excess skin, or unrealistic expectations should consider surgical options.

Treatment Planning

Comprehensive consultation assesses skin quality, degree of laxity, and patient goals. Honest discussion about achievable outcomes prevents disappointment. Sometimes the best advice is to wait for surgery rather than spending on inadequate non-surgical treatments.

Cost-benefit analysis is crucial. Multiple non-surgical treatments over several years might exceed surgical costs without matching results. However, for those unable or unwilling to undergo surgery, these options provide valuable improvement.

Interested in non-surgical facial rejuvenation? Book your free WhatsApp consultation. We'll assess your needs and create a realistic treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

Omar Elalfy